12 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min Progress Pictures 7/10/2024
User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.
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A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.
community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
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community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).
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community Have been on treatment for close to two years, need to know if I should continue or take dut
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hair transplant.
community Hair loss treatment tier list by Dr Oscar Muñoz
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